12.3 > Profits over People is bad policy
You can hardly turn on the news, or read anything anymore without the dysfunction of society and its corresponding absurdity on display. It was reported for example that even though they are one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, Germany,
11.18 > Alaskans must forge new alliances
It’s no secret that authoritarian government is increasingly intruding into our daily lives through coercive medical mandates, free speech violations, religious liberty restrictions, threats to employment and the radical indoctrination of our children via
Shelter sues Anchorage again to keep transgender males from sleeping with abused women
The Anchorage Downtown Hope Center – a faith-based women’s shelter – has filed another lawsuit in federal district court to prevent the city from forcing it to admit men who identify as females and let them sleep next to women who have endured sexual
AK Family Council praises U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious liberty
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that every child in need of a forever home deserves the chance to be adopted or cared for by a foster family. That’s what it means to keep kids first. The decision in Fulton v. City of
Biden’s presidency creates a crisis of faith – especially for U.S. Catholics
The election of Joe Biden as president is a threat to all people of faith, but particularly to the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It is common for politicians claiming to be Catholic to favor policies that are in direct opposition to the
2020 exposed a festering disease in America
This past winter the world began to change before our very eyes as the specter of an unknown global pandemic struck fear into the hearts of men. Lockdowns and closures – unthinkable in modern America – reshaped our lives overnight. Whole sectors of
U.S. Supreme Court ruling will protect Alaska churches from unconstitutional mandates
A U.S. Supreme Court decision issued Nov. 25, heralds the dawn of a new era – the return of the rule of law. Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn vs. Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York is a case that involves what is often described as the first liberty
Yes, Alaska churches can speak out on politics – here’s how
What can a pastor legally say from the pulpit regarding politics, candidates and ballot initiatives? Can clergy educate their congregation on key political and social issues? When do religious leaders cross the line and put their churches in jeopardy of
Ketchikan Assembly dismisses religious freedom concerns, overrides mayor’s veto
The Ketchikan Borough Assembly voted to override Mayor Rodney Dial’s veto of a resolution it passed on Aug. 17 which asks the Alaska Legislature to pass a law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression throughout
Anchorage pastor urges Assembly to refrain from violating 1st Amendment
Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Anchorage Assembly for their Aug. 25 meeting in which they will consider an ordinance (AO 2020-65) to ban counseling for minors who are struggling to overcome same-sex attraction or who have
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